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About GAIL's Bakery - Balham
We bake fresh, handmade bread, pastries and sandwiches every day, served with our carefully sourced house blend specialty coffee and iced drinks.
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BLACKCURRANT & HIBISCUS TEA
2 kcal
£3.80VeganFree with £20 spendCHAI LATTE
228 kcal
£4.50Free with £20 spendCORTADO
45 kcal
£4.20VegetarianFree with £20 spendDARJEELING SECOND FLUSH TEA
1 kcal
£3.80VeganFree with £20 spendEARL GREY TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens1 kcal
£3.80Free with £20 spendENGLISH BREAKFAST TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens1 kcal
£3.80Free with £20 spendFLAT WHITE
Double shot of House Blend Espresso with thin, textured milk. Concentrated yet balanced and sweet90 kcal
£4.20Free with £20 spendGREEN TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
£3.80VeganFree with £20 spendLEMONGRASS & GINGER TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
£3.80VeganFree with £20 spendLONG BLACK
19 kcal
£3.60Free with £20 spendMATCHA LATTE
187 kcal
£4.70Free with £20 spendMATCHA TEA
30 kcal
£4.10Free with £20 spendPEPPERMINT TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
£3.80VeganFree with £20 spendREGULAR CAPPUCCINO
Double shot of House Blend Espresso a thick layer micro foam and textured milk166 kcal
£4.30Free with £20 spendREGULAR LATTE
168 kcal
£4.30Free with £20 spendROOIBOS TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
£3.80VeganFree with £20 spendSHORT BLACK
19 kcal
£3.40Free with £20 spendSMALL CAPPUCCINO
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with a thick layer micro foam and textured milk117 kcal
£4.00Free with £20 spendSMALL LATTE
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with silky textured milk134 kcal
£4.00Free with £20 spendSMALL MATCHA LATTE
127 kcal
£4.50Free with £20 spendSMALL MATCHA TEA
30 kcal
£4.00Free with £20 spendSPICED CAFÉ AU LAIT
A short black coffee sweetened with muscovado syrup and topped with hot milk and a dash of ground nutmeg.137 kcal
£4.90VegetarianFree with £20 spend
Popular with other people
AVOCADO ON TOAST
557 kcal
£8.20SMOKED SALMON
191 kcal
£7.90GAIL's HOUSE BLEND COFFEE WHOLE BEANS 200G
£8.30BROWNIE BITES
139 kcal
£7.20GAIL's HOUSE BLEND COFFEE PRE GROUND 200G
£8.30CHOCOLATE LOAF CAKE
341 kcal
£13.20CRUNCHY HAZELNUT SPREAD
567 kcal
£11.00HERITAGE GRAIN & VANILLA SHORTBREAD
671 kcal
£7.20CHOCOLATE & HAZELNUT BISCOTTI
100 kcal
£7.40ORGANIC STRAWBERRY JAM
211 kcal
£6.20
Bundles
Drink, Sandwich and Treat
Currently sold out£13.70Drink, Pastry & Breakfast Pot
Currently sold out£12.30Drink & Afternoon Sweet Treat
Currently sold out£8.35
Sandwiches
SMOKED CHICKEN CAESAR CLUB
The triple-decker classic. Slices of our sandwich Challah tin loaf are layered with crispy free-range bacon, smoked free-range chicken, slaw coated in Caesar style dressing and finished with fresh tomato and peppery rocket.1067 kcal
£9.90
Toast
AVOCADO ON TOAST
Avocado Salsa Verde, our blend of spicy mixed seeds and coriander cress all piled on slice of Seeded Sourdough toast and served with tomato relish. A light and fresh option, suitable for vegans and great for anyone looking for a substantial breakfast or brunch.557 kcal
£8.20Vegan
Crisps
TWO FARMERS SALTED CRISPS 150g SHARING BAG
Lightly seasoned with Droitwich Salt, which is harvested by hand from their natural springs and crystallised using renewable energy.Nutritional information is per 100g.530 kcal
£5.00TWO FARMERS CHEESE & ONION CRISPS 40g
Seasoned with sharp and sweet Hereford hop cheese which is made by artisan cheesemakers Charles Martell & Sons and onions from the farm.Nutritional information is per 100g.531 kcal
£1.80TWO FARMERS CHEESE & ONION CRISPS 150g SHARING BAG
Seasoned with sharp and sweet Hereford hop cheese which is made by artisan cheesemakers Charles Martell & Sons and onions from the farm.Nutritional information is per 100g.531 kcal
£5.00TWO FARMERS WILD MUSHROOM & GARLIC CRISPS 40g
Premium hand-cooked crisps flavoured with woodland mushrooms and a hint of wild garlic for a distinctive taste of the English Countryside.Nutritional information is per 100g.528 kcal
£1.80TWO FARMERS WILD MUSHROOM & GARLIC CRISPS 150g SHARING BAG
Premium hand-cooked crisps flavoured with woodland mushrooms and a hint of wild garlic for a distinctive taste of the English Countryside.Nutritional information is per 100g.528 kcal
£5.00TWO FARMERS SALTED CRISPS 40g
Lightly seasoned with Droitwich Salt, which is harvested by hand from their natural springs and crystallised using renewable energy.Nutritional information is per 100g.530 kcal
£1.80
Iced Drinks
ICED LATTE
A summer favourite. All we need is ice, cold milk and our iconic espresso.155 kcal
£4.60MUSCOVADO ICED LATTE
Our Muscovado Iced Latte is crafted to elevate the natural cocoa and walnut notes in our espresso, enriched by the deep complexity of caramel and burnt sugar found in house-made muscovado syrup. Combined with Brades Dairy milk, this creation transforms our classic GAIL’s Iced Latte into a decadent, sweeter treat.181 kcal
£5.00ICED MATCHA LATTE
180 kcal
£4.90ICED CHAI LATTE
A sweet, lightly spicy flavour that’s also refreshing - perfect for warm summer days. A delicious combination of ice, cold milk and our bespoke chai syrup.212 kcal
£4.80VegetarianICED BLACK
One for the coffee purist. GAIL’s House Blend espresso poured over water and ice.1 kcal
£4.00VeganICED FLAT WHITE
110 kcal
£4.50ICED MATCHA TEA
30 kcal
£4.40QUINCE & BLACKCURRANT ICED MATCHA
Our GAIL's matcha blend served over ice with a shot of tangy blackcurrant and perfumed quince cordial from Norfolk Cordials.107 kcal
£5.00VeganSMALL ICED MATCHA LATTE
115 kcal
£4.50SMALL ICED MATCHA TEA
30 kcal
£4.20
Hot Drinks
REGULAR LATTE
168 kcal
£4.30Free with £20 spendFLAT WHITE
Double shot of House Blend Espresso with thin, textured milk. Concentrated yet balanced and sweet90 kcal
£4.20Free with £20 spendREGULAR CAPPUCCINO
Double shot of House Blend Espresso a thick layer micro foam and textured milk166 kcal
£4.30Free with £20 spendLONG BLACK
19 kcal
£3.60Free with £20 spendCHAI LATTE
228 kcal
£4.50Free with £20 spendSMALL CAPPUCCINO
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with a thick layer micro foam and textured milk117 kcal
£4.00Free with £20 spend70% DARK HOT CHOCOLATE
A hot chocolate made with melted 70% dark chocolate and steamed milk.277 kcal
£4.40Vegetarian48% MILK HOT CHOCOLATE
A hot chocolate made with melted 48% milk chocolate and steamed milk.272 kcal
£4.40VegetarianMATCHA LATTE
187 kcal
£4.70Free with £20 spendSPICED CAFÉ AU LAIT
A short black coffee sweetened with muscovado syrup and topped with hot milk and a dash of ground nutmeg.137 kcal
£4.90Free with £20 spendSHORT BLACK
19 kcal
£3.40Free with £20 spendCORTADO
45 kcal
£4.20Free with £20 spendSMALL MATCHA LATTE
127 kcal
£4.50Free with £20 spendSMALL LATTE
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with silky textured milk134 kcal
£4.00Free with £20 spendLEMONGRASS & GINGER TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
£3.80Free with £20 spendMATCHA TEA
30 kcal
£4.10Free with £20 spendENGLISH BREAKFAST TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens1 kcal
£3.80Free with £20 spendGREEN TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
£3.80Free with £20 spendROOIBOS TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
£3.80Free with £20 spendBLACKCURRANT & HIBISCUS TEA
2 kcal
£3.80Free with £20 spendSMALL MATCHA TEA
30 kcal
£4.00Free with £20 spendEARL GREY TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens1 kcal
£3.80Free with £20 spendPEPPERMINT TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
£3.80Free with £20 spendDARJEELING SECOND FLUSH TEA
1 kcal
£3.80Free with £20 spend
Drinks
DAILY DOSE ORANGE JUICE
Cold-pressed in Cambridgeshire at the Daily Dose pressery using wonky fruit49 kcal
£4.95VeganDAILY DOSE GLORIOUS GREENS
Cold-pressed in Cambridgeshire at the Daily Dose pressery using wonky fruit26 kcal
£5.20DAILY DOSE HOT SHOT
A fiery, hot shot made with lemon, ginger, agave and cayenne pepper52 kcal
£4.00VeganDAILY DOSE SUPER STRAWB
This is a truly decadent, refreshing cold pressed juice with Strawberry, Apple, Lemon & Basil45 kcal
£4.95VeganDAILY DOSE APPLE JUICE
Cold-pressed in Cambridgeshire at the Daily Dose pressery using wonky fruit55 kcal
£4.95VeganDAILY DOSE TURMERIC SHOT
A bold, spicy shot infused with turmeric, ginger, black pepper, and cayenne.£4.00VeganWILDPRESS APPLE
100% freshly squeezed apple juice using lesser-known apple varieties from wild & hidden orchards.£4.90BELU SPARKLING WATER
330ml. Ethical British bottled sparkling mineral water£2.60VeganMOMO RASPBERRY & HIBISCUS KOMBUCHA
Unfiltered, organic kombucha. Naturally effervescent fermented tea with crushed raspberry & hibiscus. Brewed and bottled in small batches in London. MOMO choose to ferment in small glass jars, and forego filtering, resulting in a kombucha that is full of flavour and live cultures, which support gut health and aid digestion£5.00BELU SPRING WATER
330ml. Ethical British bottled still mineral water£2.60VeganRAPSCALLION GINGA NINJA CAN
14 kcal
£4.10RAPSCALLION BURNT LEMON CAN
20 kcal
£4.10
Sweets & Cakes
CHOCOLATE LOAF CAKE
This rich chocolate loaf cake is covered in chocolate icing and then sprinkled with roasted hazelnut pieces.341 kcal
£13.20VegetarianBROWNIE BITES
Highly rated· A decadent, fudgey dark chocolate brownie bite finished with cocoa powder139 kcal
£7.20VegetarianMINI FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE
Rich, light, flourless chocolate cake482 kcal
£5.10VegetarianCHOCOLATE & HAZELNUT BISCOTTI
Crunchy chocolate almond biscuits with hazelnuts100 kcal
£7.40VegetarianSOUR CHERRY & CHOCOLATE SCONE
An American inspired bake which is a cross between a scone and a cookie. It has a cookie-like crust and a soft giving internal texture. Similar in appearance to an English rock cake but with different texture. With dried sour cherries and dark chocolate chips.512 kcal
£4.40VegetarianGINGER & TREACLE LOAF CAKE
This dark, spicy loaf cake is made with treacle, muscovado sugar, spices, grated, ground and candied ginger and a hint of black pepper for an extra warming kick. Topped with a ginger crumble.314 kcal
£13.20VegetarianPISTACHIO & SOUR CHERRY BISCOTTI
Crunchy almond biscuit with pistachio and sour cherries113 kcal
£7.40Vegetarian
Pastries & Breakfast Pots
PISTACHIO & CHOCOLATE CROISSANT
Twice-baked Pain au Chocolat, drenched in demerara syrup and filled with pistachio frangipane and pistachio marzipan. This extravagent croissant is topped with an extra layer of pistachio frangipane and nibbed pistachios.752 kcal
£4.90Vegetarian
Bread
WASTE-LESS SOURDOUGH HALF LOAF 375g
Deeply wholesome Sourdough; surplus bread saved, made into a porridge and added back into the dough; baked seam up for a natural & unique burst.Dark chestnut, craggy and crusty loaf. Natural burst from baking seam up, leaves each loaf with a distinctive form.Crumb is light golden brown, slight open irregularity. Soft & tacky to touch.Made with a porridge of a variety of surplus bread, the flavour profile has an array of sour, malty, creamy and roasted notes.Part of our Waste-Not range.£2.75Vegan
Grocery
SMOKED SALMON
Smoked salmon from our friends at Severn & Wye Smokery191 kcal
£7.90GAIL's HOUSE BLEND COFFEE WHOLE BEANS 200G
Full-bodied, balanced and sweet, with hints of muscovado sugar and a lingering nutty, walnut-like finish. A soft and pleasant acidity, often referred to as “bright”, and reminiscent of red berries.£8.30VeganCHOCOLATE LOAF CAKE
This rich chocolate loaf cake is covered in chocolate icing and then sprinkled with roasted hazelnut pieces.341 kcal
£13.20VegetarianBROWNIE BITES
Highly rated· A decadent, fudgey dark chocolate brownie bite finished with cocoa powder139 kcal
£7.20VegetarianGAIL's HOUSE BLEND COFFEE PRE GROUND 200G
Full-bodied, balanced and sweet, with hints of muscovado sugar and a lingering nutty, walnut-like finish. A soft and pleasant acidity, often referred to as “bright”, and reminiscent of red berries.£8.30VeganGAIL's HOUSE BLEND COFFEE WHOLE BEAN 1KG
Full-bodied, balanced and sweet, with hints of muscovado sugar and a lingering nutty, walnut-like finish. A soft and pleasant acidity, often referred to as “bright”, and reminiscent of red berries.£35.20VeganCRUNCHY HAZELNUT SPREAD
Made by our partners at Islands, a sweet spread made with Italian hazelnuts567 kcal
£11.00CLASSIC FRUIT & NUT GRANOLA 400G
Golden clusters of jumbo oats, toasted hazelnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and plump sultanas, slowly roasted in honey, soft brown sugar and golden syrup.199 kcal
£6.00VegetarianHERITAGE GRAIN & VANILLA SHORTBREAD
Buttery vanilla shortbread made with 100% wholegrain flour from our Wheat Project. The addition of wholegrain flour lends a deep nuttiness to these already delicious shortbread biscuits.671 kcal
£7.20VegetarianTWO FARMERS SALTED CRISPS 150g SHARING BAG
Lightly seasoned with Droitwich Salt, which is harvested by hand from their natural springs and crystallised using renewable energy.Nutritional information is per 100g.530 kcal
£5.00CHOCOLATE & HAZELNUT BISCOTTI
Crunchy chocolate almond biscuits with hazelnuts100 kcal
£7.40VegetarianGINGER & TREACLE LOAF CAKE
This dark, spicy loaf cake is made with treacle, muscovado sugar, spices, grated, ground and candied ginger and a hint of black pepper for an extra warming kick. Topped with a ginger crumble.314 kcal
£13.20VegetarianTOASTED COCONUT, RYE & MAPLE GRANOLA 350G
Crunchy golden clusters of toasted coconut flakes, Canadian maple syrup, rye flakes, jumbo oats and millet slowly roasted with a hint of Madagascan vanilla and a pinch of salt.203 kcal
£6.00VeganCHEDDAR CHEESE CRACKERS
Crispy, buttermilk crackers, topped with grated Quicke’s mature clothbound cheddar off-cuts. Part of our WASTE NOT range.216 kcal
£5.10PISTACHIO & SOUR CHERRY BISCOTTI
Crunchy almond biscuit with pistachio and sour cherries113 kcal
£7.40VegetarianTWO FARMERS CHEESE & ONION CRISPS 40g
Seasoned with sharp and sweet Hereford hop cheese which is made by artisan cheesemakers Charles Martell & Sons and onions from the farm.Nutritional information is per 100g.531 kcal
£1.80QUICKE'S WHEY BUTTER
Made using the whey cream left over from the cheddar cheese-making process. Part of our Waste Not range737 kcal
£5.40VegetarianORGANIC STRAWBERRY JAM
Traditionally made in copper pans with whole fruit and cooked by hand in small batches by our friends at Tea Together211 kcal
£6.20VeganSEEDED CRACKERS
Crispy, buttermilk crackers with a mix of seeds and spices (fennel, poppy, sesame, caraway, nigella, golden linseed and brown linseed)202 kcal
£4.60VegetarianTWO FARMERS WILD MUSHROOM & GARLIC CRISPS 40g
Premium hand-cooked crisps flavoured with woodland mushrooms and a hint of wild garlic for a distinctive taste of the English Countryside.Nutritional information is per 100g.528 kcal
£1.80TWO FARMERS CHEESE & ONION CRISPS 150g SHARING BAG
Seasoned with sharp and sweet Hereford hop cheese which is made by artisan cheesemakers Charles Martell & Sons and onions from the farm.Nutritional information is per 100g.531 kcal
£5.00TWO FARMERS WILD MUSHROOM & GARLIC CRISPS 150g SHARING BAG
Premium hand-cooked crisps flavoured with woodland mushrooms and a hint of wild garlic for a distinctive taste of the English Countryside.Nutritional information is per 100g.528 kcal
£5.00ORGANIC RASPBERRY & ROSE JAM
Traditionally made in copper pans with whole fruit and cooked by hand in small batches by our friends at Tea Together218 kcal
£6.20VeganTWO FARMERS SALTED CRISPS 40g
Lightly seasoned with Droitwich Salt, which is harvested by hand from their natural springs and crystallised using renewable energy.Nutritional information is per 100g.530 kcal
£1.80COMPANION
Companion is our magazine exploring food, history, nature, and craft through essays, stories, recipes, and art. Issue 1 – The Bread Issue – delves into wheat’s terroir, recipes for leftover bread, baking in prisons, the visual beauty of a regenerative wheat farm and many more inspiring tales.£7.20PARMESAN SHORTBREAD
Decadently cheesy and wonderfully crumbly parmesan biscuits.42 kcal
£7.50CINNAMON CANDLE
Our bespoke scented candles are the brainchild of our collaboration with Earl of East and Surrey Ceramics. This scent evokes our much-loved cinnamon buns, where warming spiced notes of brown butter, burnt caramel and sweet cinnamon capture the bun’s mouthwatering aroma.Our candle holders are made by our long-time ceramics partner, Surrey Ceramics.£30.00FOCACCIA CANDLE
Our bespoke scented candles are the brainchild of our collaboration with Earl of East and Surrey Ceramics. This scent evokes freshly baked focaccia, with notes of grassy olive oil, aromatic rosemary and a hint of sea salt.Our candle holders are made by our long-time ceramics partner, Surrey Ceramics.£30.00CANDLE VOTIVE SET X2
1 Olive Oil, Rosemary & Sea Salt Candle and 1 Brown Butter, Caramel & Warm Spices.Our bespoke scented candles are the brainchild of our collaboration with Earl of East and Surrey Ceramics. One scent evokes freshly baked focaccia, with notes of grassy olive oil, aromatic rosemary and a hint of sea salt; the other our much-loved cinnamon buns, where warming spiced notes of brown butter, burnt caramel and sweet cinnamon capture the bun’s mouthwatering aroma.Our candle holders are made by our long-time ceramics partner, Surrey Ceramics.£42.00TOTE BAG
GAIL's oversized tote bag, crafted by RE-WRAP.£27.50PICCALILLI
Crunchy diced vegetables pickled in a spice-laden concoction of mustard seed, turmeric, cumin seeds, coriander seeds and cider vinegar.148 kcal
£7.20VeganORGANIC APRICOT & LAVENDER LEAF JAM
Traditionally made in copper pans with whole fruit and cooked by hand in small batches by our friends at Tea Together212 kcal
£6.20VeganCHOCOLATE SABLÉS
Crumbly biscuits with dark chocolate, cocoa powder and sea salt597 kcal
£7.20VegetarianNUT BISCUITS
Thin, crispy biscuits made with almonds, pecans, hazelnuts and pistachiosNutritional information is per biscuit82 kcal
£7.20VegetarianGAIL's WHOLEBEAN DECAF 500g
£18.70